Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats. Find out why, what to do. Toxicity meter which works and charts of common foods and candies and their levels of dangerous ingredients to pets. Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Links. Photos.
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EVERYONE should foster. It is a great way to learn about new breeds, different type of animals, to teach your kids new things, to get to “try out” a breed or animal before adopting–plus it gets animals out of danger and let’s them have a second chance at life. Links to find group/shelter. Shop & help!
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Set your DVR or plan on catching the an encore of “Blackfish” on Saturday, November 2. Learn about the plight of the killer whales. You may love watching them from afar at Sea World but truth be told, these huge mammals are confined to tiny (for them) pools, fed a diet of dead, frozen fish and exposed to the torment of captivity.
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Sunday, Oct. 27, the movie, American Blackout, will be on NatGeo. It is a must-see TV event. On Nov. 13-14, there will be a drill between three countries testing our electrical grid. It is just a drill but it is best to be prepared just in case. Links. Supplies. Get this info out to all.
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Some pet foods contain 4D meat–you want to know what this is and if your pet’s food has it in it. Great book about the pet food industry which also includes recipes for homemade food and treats. Certainly an eye-opener!
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Shop for your pets, kids, your own Halloween costumes, decorations and more. Start your Christmas and Hanukkah shopping now–and spread the word. Let’s let Amazon support the Rescue Ranch but it will take a whole lot of people spreading the word!
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The FDA continues to caution pet owners about giving their dogs and cats jerky treats, which can be made from chicken, duck, sweet potato, and/or dried fruit. It is VIP that we get the word out to as many pet owners as possible. It is more than chicken jerky killing the animals. Cause still unknown…
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Mebs: From Under the Bridge Mascot

I've been an animal rescuer and advocate since forever! I remember bringing home every size, breed, type of animal, bird, reptile to my parent's house--and then carried it over to my adult life. When I saw there was a need to help disabled animals, I co-founded the Rescue Ranch in Houston (http://hopeformany.org) and need angels to help with some of the supplies/wish list items. I've been writing the Pet's blog for the Houston Chronicle since 2008 after 15 years of writing for newspapers and magazines as well as rescuing/advocating for animals. I hope you join me there, too: http://blog.chron.com /fromunderthebridge. Hugs from the Herd! (Our baby, Mebbie or Mebs, is this blog's mascot. She is the reason that so many have lived. Sending kisses to heaven...)